Staff Member
Dr. Michael Buchalski
Post Doc
Email: mbuchal@nmsu.edu
Biography
I am originally from southern Michigan. I received my B.Sc. from Michigan State University and my Ph.D. from Western Michigan University. I am an ecologist and evolutionary biologist interested in the conservation and management of mammalian species. During my dissertation, I learned the utility of genetic methods for investigating questions ranging from individual behavior to phylogeographic history. I began studying desert bighorn sheep during my time as a postdoc at the UC Davis Vet School. I am currently working with Dr. Cain and Dr. Epps at Oregon State University using next-gen sequencing techniques to investigate genomic evidence for climate change resilience/susceptibility among desert bighorn herds throughout their native range.
| Research Publications | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| Buchalski, M.R., C.W. Epps, J.W. Cain III, and L.M. Thompson. 2018. Evaluating Adaptive Capacity of Desert Bighorn Sheep to Climate Change: Identifying Genetic Links to Climate Adaptations. Final Report to USGS Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center. | November 2018 |
| Project | Completion Date |
|---|---|
| Evaluating adaptive capacity of desert bighorn sheep to climate change: identifying genetic links to climate adaptations in native and reintroduced populations | December 2017 |
| Presentations | Presentation Date |
|---|---|
| Buchalski, M., C. Epps, W. Boyce, M. Matocq, R. Crowhurst, B. Holton, L. Thompson, E. Rubin, and J.W. Cain III. 2017. Environmental adaptation in desert bighorn sheep throughout their North American range. 2017 Biennial Meeting of the Desert Bighorn Council, St. George, Utah, USA. | April 2017 |
| Technical Publications | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| Buchalski, M.R., J.W. Cain III, C.W. Epps, and L.M. Thompson. 2016. Evaluating Adaptive Capacity of Desert Bighorn Sheep to Climate Change: Identifying Genetic Links to Climate Adaptations in Native and Reintroduced Populations. Annual progress report to USGS Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center. | Download | November 2016 |
| Buchalski, M.R., C.W. Epps, J.W. Cain III, and L.M. Thompson. 2017. Evaluating Adaptive Capacity of Desert Bighorn Sheep to Climate Change: Identifying Genetic Links to Climate Adaptations in Native and Reintroduced Populations. Annual progress report to USGS Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center. | Download | November 2017 |